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● Appendices ●
Camera Care and Maintenance

Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other

parts.

Camera Body Wipe the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.
Lens
First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt
wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth.
• Never use synthetic cleaners on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the
closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon
Customer Support leaflet.
Viewfinder,
LCD Monitor
Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary gently wipe the viewfinder
and LCD monitor with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt.
• Never rub or press forcefully on the LCD monitor. These actions may damage it or
lead to other problems.
Never use water, paint thinner, benzene, or detergents to clean the camera, as these may cause damage or
deformation.